Author Archives: Tony Peters

Clandestine Wines Red Wine Releases

Posted on June 3, 2023 by Tony Peters

Henri Murger was a French author and poet around the early to mid-1800’s. I would expect his name is not necessarily ringing any bells for you right now but, if I mention that the opera La Bohème is based on … Continue reading →

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2017 Levantine Hill Melissa’s Paddock Syrah

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Tony Peters

Close to 300 years ago, Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying, “Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”  When I write something, whether it is worth reading or not is up to the reader.  However, when it … Continue reading →

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2022 Colmar Estate Riesling Releases

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Tony Peters

I have always wondered what dogs liked about having their head out of the car window and the wind blowing into their face at speed, with their ears flapping about as the vehicle motors along.  Turns out, their head is … Continue reading →

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Nightfall Wines 2019 ‘The Noble Beasts’

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Tony Peters

There are many photos posted regularly on social media of sunrises and sunsets. I have to admit, some are just beautiful.  Recently, when I was working an afternoon shift, I drove along an Esplanade here where I live and the … Continue reading →

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2018 Levantine Hill Blanc de Blanc

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Tony Peters

On a recent podcast, I heard it said, “Wine for me is everything in one convenient glass.  It’s history, it’s conviviality, it’s chemistry, it’s art, it’s science, it’s ceremony, it’s spirituality…”  Now, for me, I’d go as far as to … Continue reading →

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2018 Grey Sands Pinot Gris

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Tony Peters

I have to admit to being a little, no, a lot, excited about getting to try this wine.  It is an all-time favourite in our home and I am lucky enough to get to try it each year which, ultimately, … Continue reading →

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2022 Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Tony Peters

I was listening to a podcast recently where Adam Wadewitz was interviewed.  Right from the time he started his wine journey to landing at Shaw + Smith, it sounds like everything was a seamless, natural progression for him. When he … Continue reading →

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Clandestine Wines 2023 “Break Free” Red Wine Releases

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Tony Peters

I was listening to a podcast recently (of which I can’t remember the subject) that mentioned the 1960’s was all about conformity.  There were certain ‘norms’ that were followed and if you strayed from those ‘standards’ you were deemed a … Continue reading →

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Levantine Hill – A Complete Dining Experience

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Tony Peters

My wife and I very much enjoy celebrating milestones in our life together.  When it comes to celebrating anniversaries, we always celebrate them with something we both enjoy and, dare I say, it usually involves travel, food and wine…all together! … Continue reading →

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2022 Clandestine Wines Pinot Grigio

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Tony Peters

I am never one to say “no” to Pinot Grigio. What so many knockers don’t realise is, there are quality ones out there just needing to be tried. There are always going to be Pinot Grigios that don’t float your … Continue reading →

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